Social Statistics

Catalog description

Course stresses quantitative techniques used in analyzing social data via the SPSS computer program. Research methodology is also emphasized. Satisfies the LAS and Compass Curriculum Quantitative and Qualitative Reasoning requirement as a statistics course when taken by a student who has either 1) successfully completed MATH 1040 (or a mathematics course that has college algebra as a prerequisite), OR 2) scored 87% or higher on the College Algebra placement test and scored 50% or higher on the Business Calculus placement test. Prer., SOC 3070 (formerly SOC 2120) or equivalent.